Civic Honours for Fred Tito

4 December 2022 Onerahi Orbit Civic Honours for Fred Tito

Fred Tito was raised by his grandmother in Tangiterōria, of Te Parawhau, Te Uri Roroi, Ngāti Whātua and Ngā Puhi descent and with close connections to the marae of Porotī, Tītoki and Tangiterōria. Fred was raised within the language of his elders and schooled in rituals, karakia, history and stories of Te Parawhau He serves his community as a rangatira and tohunga, including September 2019 email: graphics@megatype-publlishing.co.nz | Telephone: 09 434 0096 | 022 641 9786 work advising on the appropriate tikanga for different projects, putting people in touch with each other, carrying out ceremonial duties at many dawn blessings, ADVERT APPROVAL SHEET naming ceremonies, on the PROOF NO: 1 marae, at meetings and openings. Fred's work has included SIZE: 40 x 60mm ADVERT TYPE: Block $40carrying out whakawātea and ISSUE: Summer 2022/23 whakanoa, (rituals of clearing and CORRECTIONS: _______________________________________________________________________ cleansing) at places where tragic events have happened, helping to bring peace and safety into the situation, as well as comforting those affected.

Fred carries the sacred traditions of his people and is very careful about how these traditions are presented and cared for. Fred is an active participant in the lives of “Sometimes memories SNEAK out of my eyes and rOLL down my cheeks”

his extended whānau, retelling history and encouraging others to learn, debate, and pass on their stories. Universally, Fred is admired for his ability to unite the people he meets and in recent years this included his involvement in the founding and development of the Maara Kai o Wai-a-Ariki Onerahirahi, the Onerahi Food Forest. The produce from the food forest feeds many who need it, and the environment provides a place of whānaungatanga. Puanga-Matariki is the most important time of year for Fred, who has led regular gatherings of descendants of the Māori chiefs, Kawiti, Pōmare and Tirarau who signed the treaty in May 1840, some-time after it was signed by others. He takes part in gatherings of Ngāti Hine, Te Parawhau and Ngāti Manu every year to commemorate the event and discuss matters from the past, the present and plan into the future.

A master communicator, he has long been involved in Ngāti Hine radio presenting, interviewing and teaching. He provides mihi in te reo Māori, sign language and English. He is a champion of Māori well-being, and has been a long-term guide for community ventures including 155 Whare Āwhina, Whakaora Kai Taitokerau / Food Rescue, Te Ruruhau o ngā Ringaringa Tuwhera / Open Arms and Friends of Matakohe-Limestone Island.

Without exception, those who speak of Fred talk about his commitment to his culture, people and his hapū. Fred quietly fulfils roles and responsibilities handed to him by his kaumātua, with no fanfare and trumpets. He supports and faithfully carries forward the teaching of his elders, to benefit countless others. Fred is a true rangatira who brings people together.

For this we honour him.

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